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Comparision (LONG STRANGLE VS LONG CALL)

 

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About Strategy

Long Strangle Option Strategy

A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the

Long Call Option Strategy

This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL - Details

LONG STRANGLE LONG CALL
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 1
Strategy Level Beginners Beginner Level
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Strike Price + Premium

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?

LONG STRANGLE LONG CALL
Market View Neutral Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.)
When to use? This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.
Action Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option Buying Call option
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Strike price + Premium

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward

LONG STRANGLE LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Net Premium Paid Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG STRANGLE LONG CALL
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Short Strangle Protective Put
Disadvantage • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen.
Advantages • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit . • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.

LONG STRANGLE

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